Sound-based Positioning of Autonomous Lawnmowers

A calibration and localization algorithm has been developed for a prototype autonomous lawnmower. The mower is able to detect the the locations of the beacons by combining directional data about the beacons. Using this calibration, the mower is then able to localize itself relative to the beacons. The entire process can be controlled via a web application that is available to the end-user.

Jeffrey Bakker, Martijn Noorlander, Reinier van der Horst, Sjoerd van Bree

CS: Design Project

The CS Design Project module is one of the two final modules of the Bachelor. In the design component of this module, students show that they master the entire design trajectory, from the first informal specification of requirements by a client to the delivery and presentation of a well-documented working product. Projects are submitted by clients from either inside or outside the University. Students perform the project in groups of 3-5 students under the supervision of a teacher from the Department of Computer Science. The supervisor is also the one who assesses the process and products of the group. Project deliverables include a project proposal, a design report, a presentation and a poster.